Local Heroes Archives - Edible New Mexico

Israel Rivera, The Shop

Mar 28, 2022 | Local Heroes, Spring 2022

Local Hero: Chef, Albuquerque Photos by Stephanie Cameron Left: Buttermilk-brined fried chicken...

New Mexico Hard Cider

Mar 9, 2022 | Drink, Local Heroes, Spring 2022

Santa Fe’s New Mexico Hard Cider is the 2021 edible Local Hero for Wine/Cider. We speak with owner Craig Moya to hear about their backstory and learn a lot about New Mexico apples and crafting locally grown cider from them.

Still Spirits

Mar 9, 2022 | Drink, Local Heroes, Spring 2022

Albuquerque’s Still Spirit is the 2021 edible Local Hero for Beverage Program. We talk with owner Zach Hulme about the local distillery movement, essentials of a stellar cocktail program, the process of creating a new drink, and more.

The Burque Bakehouse

Mar 3, 2022 | Local Heroes, Spring 2022

Local Hero: Baker/Bakery An Interview with Sarah Ciccotello, Founder/Co-Owner Photos by Stephanie...

EX NOVO Brewery

Feb 24, 2022 | Late Winter 2022, Local Heroes

Local Hero: Beverage Artisan, Beer An Interview with Joel Gregory, owner Before going to college...

RoadRunner food bank

Jan 24, 2022 | Late Winter 2022, Local Heroes

Local Hero: Nonprofit An Interview with Sonya Warwick, Director of Communications and Events...

Cutbow Coffee

Jan 19, 2022 | Drink, Late Winter 2022, Local Heroes

Local Hero: Beverage Artisan, Non-Alcoholic An Interview with Paul Gallegos, Owner Photos by...

Allison Jenkins

Jan 3, 2022 | Late Winter 2022, Local Heroes

Local Hero: Chef, Santa Fe An Interview with the Executive Chef at Arroyo Vino Photos by Douglas...

Rude Boy Cookies

Jan 3, 2022 | Eat, Late Winter 2022, Local Heroes

Local Hero: Food Artisan An Interview with Mike Silva, Co-Owner Photos by Stephanie Cameron We are...

Farm to Table

Nov 22, 2021 | Early Winter 2021, Local Heroes

The 2021 Edible Local Hero Award for Innovator: Food Justice was awarded to the nonprofit Farm to Table. The organization’s mission is to build a local, healthy, equitable, and
sustainable food system.

Michael Trent

Nov 22, 2021 | Early Winter 2021, Local Heroes

Michael Trent, a server at Arable, is the recipient of the 2021 Edible Local Hero Spotlight Award for Front of House.

Gabe Romero

Nov 4, 2021 | Early Winter 2021, Local Heroes

Spotlight Award: Back of House An Interview with Gabe Romero, House Butcher at Campoa.k.a.: peeler...

José García

Nov 1, 2021 | Early Winter 2021, Foodshed, Local Heroes

The 2021 Edible Local Hero Spotlight Award: Farmworker, was awarded to José García. García sadly passed away from COVID-19 last December. A beloved father and grandfather who proudly and passionately dedicated much of his working life to planting, cultivating, and harvesting chile in southern New Mexico, he was an instrumental part of bringing chile to our tables.